Download or read book A Devil Named Devere written by Victoria Vane and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-09-14 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST E-BOOK ROMANCE *********************************** When Dealing With the Devil, it's easy to get burned... When burned once... Beautiful, respectable, and dutiful, Diana Palmerston-Wriothesley was resigned to her decade-long loveless and childless marriage to a feckless husband until a dire discovery shatters her life. By an old flame... A master of seduction, Viscount Ludovic, "The Devil" DeVere, is accustomed to taking what he wants heedless of the cost until encountering a woman who won't be had at any price-at least not until a dark secret compels her to seek aid and comfort in this devil's arms. What begins as an all-consuming passion becomes a true devil's bargain when circumstances beyond their control drive the lovers irrevocably apart. Fire is best fought with fire... Four years later, DeVere is world-weary and bored with his life of debauchery when Diana unexpectedly reappears. Although both believe the former inferno has been reduced to bitterness and ashes, their chance reunion proves otherwise. With their passion reignited to undeniable ferocity, DeVere is hell-bent to lure Diana back into his bed... while she is equally determined to bring him to his knees. "The Devil DeVere series is a variation of the Rake's Progress, or the Rake's Reformation, except that is doesn't start with said Rake as the main character. A device that was amazingly clever on Vane's part and allowed her to circle in on DeVere without revealing too much initially. ..The series is erotic and sexy and sometimes the reader wants to shake various characters until their teeth rattle, but it is absolutely marvelous. This one should be read with bonbons. And a fan!" - Marlene Harris for Library Journal THE DEVIL DEVERE SERIES: A Wild Night's Bride #1 The Virgin Huntress#2 The Devil You Know #3 The Devil's Match #4 A Devil's Touch #4.5 Jewel Of the East #5 PREQUEL VIGNETTES: Devil in the Making #1 The Trouble With Sin #2

Download or read book The Devil Devere written by Victoria Vane and published by . This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when a struggling actress and a grieving widower come together in a night of unbridled debauchery orchestrated by a bored and machinating rake? In A Wild Night's Bride, Phoebe Scott, alias Kitty Willis, is a lonely lady, down on her luck. Sir Edward Chambers is steadfast, respectable, and avowed to a life of celibacy. Devil in disguise, Viscount Ludovic DeVere, is the machinating rake hell-bent to return his best friend, Ned, to the land of the living. But with the devil in charge...there will surely be hell to pay. In The Virgin Huntress, desperate times call for devilish measures... The coddled and pampered Lady Vesta Chambers is accustomed to getting what she wants, but what's a girl to do when the man of her dreams has eyes for another? Younger brother to Viscount Ludovic "The Devil" DeVere, Hew has returned from the American war scarred, disillusioned, and looking forward to settling down with the right woman. When Hew shows interest in Vesta's godmother, Diana, Vesta vows to prove to Hew that she is no longer a little girl, but a woman with the passion of...a huntress.

Download or read book The Devil s Match written by Amo Jones and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-20 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychopath/ˈsʌɪkəpaθ/nounA person suffering from chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent social behaviour.synonyms: madman/madwoman, mad person, deranged person, maniac, lunatic, psychotic, sociopath- informalan unstable and aggressive person.- informal/2F R O S TEllaSince I was a little girl, I have been surrounded by hate, death, murder, and slavery. I've been guarded my whole life by my brother--Raze, the kingpin of the underworld and the most feared individual in the United States of America. And then further more guarded when I found out the president of The Devil's Own MC was my long lost half-brother. Being tossed around from one extreme protection to another has left a part of me yearning to break out of it's cage. The part that I've tried to sugar coat and hide, because if she's unleashed, everyone would see just how much like my brothers I am.Panting, wanting, needing to unleash the side of me I've always known was there.My secret is mine and my brothers.Only they know what I hide and why I hide it. How I fight for love because if I don't, my rage would win and I'd be a mere shadow of the girl people have grown to know.But I broke.And the man who held the hammer that shattered the walls I spent years building to cage in my rage--was a psychopath.

Download or read book The Blue Lagoon written by H. de Vere Stacpoole and published by Standard Ebooks. This book was released on 2024-07-15T19:05:11Z with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After being shipwrecked in the South Pacific, cousins Dick and Emmeline Lestrange are stranded upon an island, fortunately populated with plentiful resources and the beauty of nature. With the guidance of the ship’s cook, the only other survivor, they learn how to live off the land, foregoing their civilized upbringing and adopting a more primitive way of life. Of course, with this environment and its pleasures come a great number of dangers, from animal attacks to hazardous weather, and as Dick and Emmeline mature they experience one of the strongest forces of nature: love. Inspired by a sleepless night ruminating primitive man and how they might have responded to natural wonders, H. de Vere Stacpoole wrote and published The Blue Lagoon in 1908 to great praise and acclaim for its captivating descriptions of the titular lagoon, as well as for the character development of Dick and Emmeline as their romance blossoms. This adoration did not wane, with two sequel novels and a number of adaptations for stage and screen produced in the decades following its publication. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.

Download or read book Rough Rider written by Victoria Vane and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two wary hearts ... Janice Combes has two loves, bucking bulls and Dirk Knowlton. But Dirk only has eyes for a dazzling rodeo queen. How can Janice ever compete while mired ankle-deep in manure? Exchanging playful banter with Dirk is all Janice can expect-until the stormy night he knocks on her door dripping wet and needing a place to crash. Different Dreams... Dirk Knowlton is living the cowboy dream. Life should be good-roping, branding, backing broncs, riding bulls, but there's a void he can't seem to fill. After getting hung up by a bull, he wonders if this is really the life he wants. Restless and rebellious, he bolts...but there's a certain cowgirl he can't forget. When a battle-scarred Dirk returns to his Montana ranch he's determined to hang on at any cost. Janice has come back home to lick her own wounds. When old dreams turn to dust, can two wary hearts take another chance on love? Praise for Victoria Vane: "Erotic and sexy...absolutely marvelous." -Library Journal, Top E-Book Romance of 2012 "The Mistress of Sensuality does it again!!" -Swept Away By Romance Blog "With Ms Vane's trademark prose and touches of humor-this is once again a brilliant story by a gifted writer." -Romantic Historical Lovers Reviews

Download or read book The Gates of Morning written by Henry De Vere Stacpoole and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gates of Morning (1925) is a novel by Henry De Vere Stacpoole. The third in a trilogy of novels including The Blue Lagoon (1908) and The Garden of God (1923), The Gates of Morning is a story of romance and adventure inspired by the author’s travels in the South Pacific. The trilogy led to two major Hollywood adaptations, including the 1980 hit drama The Blue Lagoon starring Brooke Shields and Return to the Blue Lagoon (1991) starring Milla Jovovich. “Dick standing on a ledge of coral cast his eyes to the South. Behind him the breakers of the outer sea thundered and the spindrift scattered on the wind; before him stretched an ocean calm as a lake, infinite, blue, and flown about by the fishing gulls—the lagoon of Karolin.” Following the deaths of his mother and father, Dick Lestrange is raised on the island of Palm Tree by his grandfather and a crewmember named Jim Kearney, who keep him safe and teach him the ways of survival. In love with the adopted Spanish daughter of the Kanaka people, he leaves home for the nearby island of Karolin to live with Katafa. When disaster strikes, young Dick is selected to lead the Kanakas against an uprising of Melanesian slaves. Blending romance and adventure, Henry De Vere Stacpoole tells a story of perseverance and survival intended to call attention to the destruction of the South Sea Islands by European colonists and explorers. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Henry De Vere Stacpoole’s The Gates of Morning is a classic of British literature reimagined for modern readers.

Download or read book The Garden of God written by Henry De Vere Stacpoole and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-10 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Garden of God is a sequel to novel The Blue Lagoon and it picks up precisely where it left off, with Arthur Lestrange in the ship Raratonga discovering his son Dicky and niece Emmeline with their own child, lying in their fishing boat which has drifted out to sea. It turns out that Dicky and Emmeline died and the child is drowsy but alive and is picked up by the sailors. Arthur has a dream-vision of the pair; they ask him to come to Palm Tree, the island where they lived, and promise he will see them again. Arthur takes the child, which gets the nickname Dick M, and takes his ship to Palm Tree, where he plans to stay with Dick M and Kearney, a volunteer from the crew who grows fond of Dick. The rest of the crew leave with a promise to return the next year, but they get swallowed up in a storm out at sea, and the trio stays stuck on the island.

Download or read book The Bait of Satan 20th Anniversary Edition written by John Bevere and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bait of Satan exposes one of the most deceptive snares Satan uses to get believers out of the will of God--offense.

Download or read book Ritual written by Alex Duval and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-06-16 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The A-list bites. Jason Freeman has gotten used to the fact that beneath its glamorous surface, DeVere Heights is full of unexpected secrets. And vampires. Then just when he thinks he's golden, he's attacked. With a crossbow. At first the attention Jason gets from his crush, Sienna, makes the wound almost worthwhile -- especially after she breaks up with Brad. But the crossbow-wielding lunatic isn't finished, and his next victim is found dead with a bolt through the heart. As tensions rise at DeVere High, suspicions about the attacker point to pretty much anyone. There's something cold and hard in Brad's eyes-the look of a killer? Nah....

Download or read book Hazard written by Jo Beverley and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sheltered daughter of a duke, Lady Ann Peckworth is the perfect lady, even after being jilted twice, until she is drawn into the passionate web of Race de Vere, a dangerously seductive man, below her station in life, who sets out to lure her into impropriety. Original.

Download or read book Jewel of the East written by Victoria Vane and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-07-25 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: JEWEL OF THE EAST by Victoria Vane The Devil DeVere Series #5 Maimed by Misfortune... Healed by Love... His wounds run deep...Having once lived his life only for larks, laughter, and ladies of easy virtue, Captain Simon Singleton has returned from war a shambles of a man. Although free from six years of captivity, he's still fettered by fears that confine him to a life of seclusion. Her scars are well-hidden...Once the crowning jewel of the most lavish brothel in London, the exotic Salime finds her reputation and livelihood destroyed by a bitter rival. With a closely guarded secret stripped away, she fears no man will ever desire her again. Seeking aid from one who once saved her life, she accepts a proposition to become a companion to his war-scarred friend. But love is the eternal cure...When circumstance brings these two damaged souls together, fate ignites a love story reminiscent of the Arabian Nights. In the fifth installment of the award-winning Devil DeVere series, DeVere once more plays the unlikely cupid by bringing together Simon (The Trouble with Sin) and Salime (The Devil's Match), two injured souls who find ultimate healing in each other's arms.(May be read as a standalone.)

Download or read book Seekers of the Past written by Amy Valentini and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-22 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing a series like no other--the Seekers of the Past series will take you on a journey where the past meets the present and love lives forever.Seeking the Past...Emma Wells has uncovered clues that might prove an old family tale as being true. Strange things lead her to question whether her grandfather's death may not have been an accident and goes in search of something worth killing him for buried on her property. When she asks an old friend to assist, the man who comes in his place is the last person she ever wanted to respond to her call for help.Seeking a Second Chance... Sam Martinelli has been hoping for a reason to get close to the woman he still loves since he destroyed their relationship five years ago. His foolish actions drove her away then, but now he's hoping his expertise as well as time working with her allows him another chance.Uncovering Secrets...When Emma's suspicions prove to have substance, she convinces Sam to help her even if he still carries doubts. Being with him again, she begins to question her heart and past as well as her foolish pride. When things take a dangerous turn, Emma realizes she must trust the man she trusts least, especially when the past collides with the present and the truth of it all is uncovered.***includes preview of next book in series

Download or read book Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens written by Andrea Penrose and published by Wrexford & Sloane Mystery. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A USA Today bestseller! “[Penrose] mixes well-thought out mysteries, early forensic science, great details of the era and a slow burning attraction creating a compulsive read.” —The New York Public Library A thrilling new mystery novel from the acclaimed author of Murder at Queen’s Landing, perfect for fans of Deanna Raybourn and Anne Perry! In the fifth installment of Andrea Penrose’s acclaimed, atmospheric mystery series, the upcoming marriage of the Earl of Wrexford and Lady Charlotte Sloane promises to be a highlight of the season, if they can first untangle—and survive—a web of intrigue and murder involving the most brilliant scientific minds in Regency London… One advantage of being caught up in a whirl of dress fittings and decisions about flower arrangements and breakfast menus is that Charlotte Sloane has little time for any pre-wedding qualms. Her love for Wrexford isn’t in question. But will being a wife—and a Countess—make it difficult for her to maintain her independence—not to mention, her secret identity as famed satirical artist A.J. Quill? Despite those concerns, there are soon even more urgent matters to attend to during Charlotte and Wrexford’s first public outing as an engaged couple. At a symposium at the Royal Botanic Gardens, a visiting botanist suffers a fatal collapse. The traces of white powder near his mouth reveal the dark truth—he was murdered. Drawn into the investigation, Charlotte and the Earl learn of the victim’s involvement in a momentous medical discovery. With fame and immense fortune at stake, there’s no shortage of suspects, including some whose ruthlessness is already known. But neither Charlotte nor her husband-to-be can realize how close the danger is about to get—or to what lengths this villain is prepared to go . . .

Download or read book Devil s Brood written by Sharon Penman and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2009-08-06 with total page 1094 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this gripping tale of passion, politics and conflict, King Henry II finds himself brutally betrayed by his wife Eleanor and three eldest sons when they enter into a rebellion against him. Aligning themselves with Henry's most bitter enemy, King Louis of France, their treacherous actions will have devastating consequences as they bring about the downfall of a brilliant man and a powerful empire. In Devil's Brood, the compelling story of Henry and Eleanor's once great love affair is explored in an uniquely vivid way. What twists of fate turn love to hatred? What points of principle and ambition cause these two icons to struggle for power, leaving their family tragically divided and their turbulent marriage finished in all but name? Sharon Penman's glorious trilogy reaches its spellbinding conclusion.

Download or read book Legally Blonde written by Amanda Brown and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2015-11-15 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The funny romantic comedy about an unlikely law student with big dreams that inspired the blockbuster movie and the Broadway musical. Elle Woods, California University senior, seems to have it all. President of Delta Gamma sorority, a star in the classroom (her major: sociopolitical jewelry design)—and is on the verge of becoming the much-envied Mrs. Warner Huntington III. Too bad Warner, bound for Stanford Law, dumps her with the explanation that he now needs a more “serious” woman at his side. Faced with this unexpected reversal of fortune, Woods doesn't get depressed, she gets busy. Thanks to a creative application and a demand for “diversity” at Stanford Law, Elle gets her acceptance letter. Soon she's packing up her convertible—as well as her miniature Chihuahua—determined to win back her man, and to prove to herself that dreaming big is the only way to dream. Smart, fast, and funny. Legally Blonde proves just how much fun blondes really can have.

Download or read book Slow Hand written by Victoria Vane and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In rural Montana... Wade Knowlton is a hardworking lawyer who's torn between his small-town Montana law practice and a struggling family ranch. He's on the brink of exhaustion from trying to save everybody and everything, when gorgeous Nicole Powell walks into his office. She's a damsel in distress and the breath of fresh air he needs. Even the lawyers wear boots... Nicole Powell is a sassy Southern girl who has officially sworn off cowboys after a spate of bad seeds-until her father's death sends her to Montana and into the arms of a man who seems too good to be true. Her instincts tell her to high tail it out of Montana, but she can't resist a cowboy with a slow hand... Praise for Victoria Vane's erotic romance: "Erotic and sexy...absolutely marvelous." -Library Journal on the Devil DeVere series, a Top Ebook Romance of 2012 "The Mistress of Sensuality does it again!" -Swept Away By Romance "With Ms Vane's trademark prose and touches of humor-this is once again a brilliant story by a gifted writer." -Romantic Historical Lovers Reviews

Download or read book A Breach of Promise written by Victoria Vane and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When charm and persuasion fail... Only seduction remains...On the night of her betrothal, Lydia Trent receives just a taste of what awaits her in marriage with her fianc�...and then he leaves her wanting. Now, after waiting six years for her exceedingly reluctant bridegroom to honor his troth, Lydia is resolved to break it off.When Marcus, Lord Russell, receives Lydia's letter demanding a release from their marriage contract, he is at first stunned, but certain that he'll have her eating out of his hand with his usual wit and charm. Although confident that he'll repair the damage, he has no clue how determined the headstrong Lydia is to thwart his every effort to win her back.Yet, Marcus discovers, in spite of her conviction to end the engagement, Lydia is more responsive to his touch than he ever imagined. He just needs to get her alone to unleash the promised passion he sees within his virgin fianc�e. Armed with this knowledge, he will use any tool in his arsenal to exploit her weakness. In short, he'll just have to ruin her!